Monthly Archives: December 2018

Limited edition unbreakable shaving bowls – a special, time limited threat!

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As I’ve mentioned before, Pereira Shavery is currently running an indiegogo campaign for their unbreakable shaving mug – which I reviewed a while back and which I like very much, and which I think a lot of you might enjoy too.

Today I learned that they are running a time limited special offer on some of their prototypes, which means that;
– You can get one very quick, since they are already manufactured and just needs to get shipped
– You can get in a bright colour that is fairly unique – as far as I can gather there is only two dozen made in this cheerful green colour, and you can get some!

If the one I have was in this colour, I would never have to look around to spot it. It’s bright, it’s cheerful, and I’m tempted to get one myself in addition to the prototype I received earlier.

To get yours – and you have to move fast, the offer is only good for a little while – follow this link and claim one or two.

Please note that the offer is limited to two per backer; one for home and one for travel, or one for you and one for a friend.

Pre-holiday haul

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The idea was to get my beloved wife a large, dedicated brush that would be a) large and long enough to lather her legs, and b) her own. As it often happens, it snowballed a bit… but not much.

After asking the Ladies and Gents over on the Shave Nook – my favourite wetshaving forum – she fell for a rainbow coloured Yaqi brush.. and since getting stuff from China is cheap, I tossed in a few other things as well.

For starter, I picked up a long handled open comb safety razor for her to try – if she don’t like it I can easily sell it on or PIF it to someone who needs / wants it.

Secondly, I picked up a colourful short handled open comb safety razor for me – I like open comb razors, and something with bright colours can come in handy if a couple of things comes to pass.

Lastly, I added a cheap beard/moustache brush – because I needed something to quality for free shipping, and a beard comb don’t always cut it.

Shave of the day 19th December

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Razor: Merkur 39C Slant
Blade: Persona Platinum
Brush: Vie-Long #12705B
Lather: Cold River Soap Works Olfactory Hue
Aftershave: Barber No3 Marmara
Additional Care: Alum Block, Gentlemen of Sweden Original Beard Oil, & Pereira Shavery Boomerang Beard Comb

PS: There is four days left if you’re thinking about getting yourself or a loved one an unbreakable shave mug, via the Pereira crowdfunding campaign

Shave of the day 17th December

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Razor: Merkur 39C Slant
Blade: Persona Platinum
Brush: Vie-Long #14033
Lather: Cold River Soap Works’ Barbere Sapone
Aftershave: Barber No3 Marmara
Additional Care: Alum Block, Gentlemen of Sweden Original Beard Oil, & Pereira Shavery Boomerang Beard Comb
Comment: First shave with a PIFed soap – great performance and a scent that suits me.

PS: If you’re still on the fence about getting yourself or a loved one an unbreakable shave mug, there is less than a week left on the Pereira crowdfunding campaign.

Shout out to Jack and Larry

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Jack from over on the Shave Nook – my favourite shaving forum – and Larry from Cold River Soap Works teamed up to send a PIF, and I was overwhelmed when I discovered not just a soap, but two of CRSW’s Glide in my mailbox.

I have some previous experience with Glide as I outlined in March, thanks to a previous PIF via the Nook, and if the scent is anything to go by the Barbiere Sapone and Olfactory Hue are an even better fit for me than the Morning Ghost (and I like the later quite a lot). Both passes my wife’s nose with flying colours too, which is always a bonus when it comes to soaps – not all my soaps do, much to my despair…

So a big shout out to Jack and Larry – thank you for making my shaving journey even more interesting!

Shave of the day 12th December

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Razor: Merkur (?) NOS Bakelite Slant
Blade: Persona Platinum
Brush: Wilkinson Sword
Badger Lather: Krampert’s Finest Bay Rum Soap
Aftershave: Krampert’s Finest Bay Rum
Additional Care: Alum Block, Gentlemen of Sweden Original Beard Oil, & Pereira Shavery Boomerang Beard Comb

Unbreakable shaving bowl crowdfunder – time runs short

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Remember the unbreakable shaving bowl from Pereira Shavery I reviewed a while ago? The one they are offering as a crowdfunder?

I’ve noticed that there is just under two weeks left on the campaign, so If you still haven’t backed them you might want to go ahead and make up your mind – I don’t know if these will ever be offered for regular sale, and they are great bowls both at home and on travel.

Judging from the comments on the campaign I’m far from the only one who is happy with my unbreakable bowl, and honestly; while I did get mine for free as a review sample I would happily pay more than the 29€ (33USD) plus shipping that they are asking for. A bowl that fit most of your kit – razor, brush and blades – and is sturdy enough to protect it can be priceless when travelling, and it helps making great lather too.

Less than two weeks to make up your mind… according to the latest update on the campaign page it’ll be available “on demand”, but my gut says the price won’t be as good if you wait. Besides, it will make a great present this Christmas, Jul, Midwinter blot, Yule, Mōdraniht, Dísablót, Kwanzaa, Dies Natalis Solis Invicti, or wintertime holiday of your choice – either to a loved one, a friend or yourself.

Head over to Pereira’s Indiegogo page to learn more and place an order if you want one.

Shave of the day 10th December

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Razor: Merkur (?) NOS Bakelite Slant
Blade: Persona Platinum
Brush: Vie-Long #13051M
Lather: Arko Shavestick
Aftershave: BullDog Original Aftershave Balm
Additional Care: Alum Block, BullDog Original Beard Balm, & Pereira Shavery Boomerang Beard Comb